How far is Cheyenne, WY from Cody, WY?
The driving distance from Cheyenne, WY to Cody, WY is about 391.6 miles (630.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 317.4 miles (510.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheyenne and Cody.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheyenne and Cody.
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Start on West 24th Street
89 m · 12 sec · West 24th Street
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Turn right onto Carey Avenue
565 ft · 13 sec · Carey Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Randall Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Randall Avenue
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Turn right onto Hynds Boulevard
103 m · 6 sec · Hynds Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
1190 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
75.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Continue straight
34 mi · 32 min
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Continue straight
62.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
1846 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left
107 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto West Yellowstone Highway
35.8 mi · 41 min · West Yellowstone Highway
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Continue on West US Highway 20-26
58 mi · 1 hr 6 min · West US Highway 20-26
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Turn right onto Idaho Street
31.7 mi · 38 min · Idaho Street
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Turn left onto South 8th Street
2829 ft · 2 min · South 8th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
81.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on Greybull Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Greybull Highway
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Continue on 17th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 17th Street
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Continue on Sheridan Avenue
126 m · 18 sec · Sheridan Avenue
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Turn right onto 16th Street
30 m · 3 sec · 16th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 16th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheyenne and Cody.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Broadway Street
Turn left onto Broadway Street
81.5 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cheyenne and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cody.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cheyenne to Cody?
The road trip is about 391.6 miles (630.2 km) and usually takes 06h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mountain View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 195.7 miles from Cheyenne and 195.8 miles from Cody.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 317.4 miles (510.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.80 one way or $107.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cheyenne and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cody.
Stop Ideas Near Mountain View
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mountain View.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheyenne and Cody. Straight-line distance: 317.43 mi (510.85 km).
#1 Cheyenne
The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming.
| Population | 64,742 |
| Coordinates | 41.1399800, -104.8202500 |
| Altitude | 1856 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cody
City in and county seat of Park County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 9,847 |
| Coordinates | 44.5263400, -109.0565300 |
| Altitude | 1523 |
| Country | United States |
End: 16th Street (-109.056274, 44.526341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 630 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $53.80 | $107.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $58.47 | $116.94 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $62.87 | $125.73 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $74.79 | $149.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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